Project Manager

• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Type: Contract
• Job #14450

MatchBox Consulting Group is currently seeking a Project Manager for a 12 month contract role with a client of ours located in Calgary.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, document, and implement optimal team structures, defining roles and expertise. Lead teams effectively to ensure high-quality delivery that exceeds client expectations and achieves established goals.
• Establish comprehensive project plans detailing scope, schedules, resources, and communication strategies. Confirm requirements with the customer and identify key stakeholders. Direct and manage all project work activities efficiently.
• Select and apply suitable project management methods and tools to ensure delivery quality and realize tangible business outcomes for the client. Focus on delivering results aligned with objectives and validate that deliverables meet quality standards.
• Organize regular team planning to identify risks, issues, and dependencies. Develop robust risk management plans, actively mitigate identified risks using an up-to-date register, and optimize delivery workflows. Resolve project issues promptly.
• Communicate clearly with all internal and external stakeholders for input, decisions, and updates. Guide senior stakeholders on delivery methods and protocols to streamline workflow. Effectively manage all project communications.
• Validate project progress and quality. Maintain accurate, current information on project status and outcomes. Control project scope and changes, including schedule adjustments. Monitor resource commitments and proactively resolve conflicts.

Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Business, or related field) or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A Project Management certification (PMP or PRINCE2) is mandatory.
• Minimum of 10+ years of hands-on project management experience is essential, including significant experience in resource and budget planning across multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience includes creating low to medium complexity roadmaps for custom application enhancements
• Must possess a solid understanding and practical experience with various project delivery methodologies, including waterfall, hybrid-agile, Scrum, and Kanban systems.
• Skilled in using the Microsoft Office Suite for producing deliverables like Project Charters and change records. Proficiency with collaboration tools like Azure DevOps Boards (as Product Manager/Scrum Master), is required.
• Must demonstrate the ability to earn trust and influence stakeholders at all levels without formal authority. Requires excellent communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills, coupled with a practical, innovative, and solution-focused approach to problem-solving.
• Strong initiative and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Experience at a consultancy leading cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams is needed.
• Experience in a regulated industry (preferably utilities/electricity transmission) is considered an asset. Must have experience leading teams to implement various technologies including bespoke applications, cloud platforms, DevOps, AI, and Data Platforms

For more current job opportunities, Follow MatchBox at linkedin.com/company/matchbox-recruitment/

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com